Not arrogant but touchy consumer advocate near nadir
Ralph Nader, once hailed for consumer protection, is portrayed as increasingly arrogant and controversial. The piece notes his public decline, high earnings, lawsuits, and push for sweeping government roles in industry, while acknowledging continued influence and stubborn ideals.
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Wayne Hays
William Simon
Hubert Humphrey
Nader
Ralph
Ralph Nader
Massachusetts
Return to Honest Sneakers on Court Sparks Fashion Debate
A narrator recalls donning 38 year old black high top sneakers to play tennis in New York. He faces scorn over attire as friends debate gear costs from $2.49 shoes to $3,600 lessons, while wooden and metal rackets fuel banter before finally playing. The piece blends nostalgia with sport fashion critique.
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New York
Carroll Park
Baltimore
Word Oddities and Timid Plurals in News Language
The article discusses verbs from nouns and plural usage in English led by Theodore M. Bernstein. It cites examples like overnight as a verb and weekend as a common noun verb form while noting dictionaries and experts differ on acceptability. It also covers borrowed phrases and loan as a verb in finance contexts.
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J. Vernon Sacher
Chester
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